High leverage
High leverage possessions are those where the outcome has an above-average impact on which team wins the game, based on the score, time remaining, and relative team strength. Learn more
Minimum 150 high leverage minutes
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | ![]() | Brook Lopez | 24.5% |
| 56 | ![]() | Joe Johnson | 22.7% |
| 91 | ![]() | Thaddeus Young | 19.2% |
| 119 | ![]() | Shane Larkin | 17.7% |
| 140 | ![]() | Bojan Bogdanović | 16.4% |
| 159 | ![]() | Wayne Ellington | 15.0% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2015-16 Season NBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Dwyane Wade (37.4%, MIA), Stephen Curry (37.1%, GSW), DeMarcus Cousins (35.6%, SAC), Reggie Jackson (35.5%, DET), and James Harden (34.7%, HOU).





